Semifinished products of iron or nonalloy steel — HTS 7207
Semifinished products of iron or nonalloy steel
Chapter 72 › Heading 7207
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7207 is a broad product category for semifinished products made of iron or nonalloy steel. These are partly processed steel forms—such as billets, blooms, slabs, and similar shapes—intended for further rolling, forging, or other manufacturing, rather than finished articles ready for a particular end use.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the goods are truly semifinished products and that the base material is iron or nonalloy steel. Then use the subheading structure and product records to narrow the classification, commonly by the product’s form or type and by its chemical composition, including the carbon level or other specified alloying characteristics. The official HTSUS description, legal notes, and current statistical suffix must all match the shipment; unusual products may require a customs broker or binding ruling.
What to check
- Confirm the goods’ physical form—such as a slab, bloom, billet, or another semifinished shape—and measure the relevant dimensions.
- Verify the material composition from the mill test certificate or other reliable laboratory or supplier documentation.
- Check whether the steel is truly nonalloy under the HTSUS definitions; do not rely only on a commercial description such as “carbon steel.”
- Read the complete 8-digit HTSUS entry, including its product wording and any applicable unit-of-measure or statistical reporting requirements.
- Compare the classification with CBP rulings, explanatory guidance, or a customs broker’s review when the shape, composition, or manufacturing stage is unclear.
HTS heading 7207 summary
Semifinished products of iron or nonalloy steel is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7207.11.00.00 👉 | Of rectangular (including square) cross section, the width measuring less than twice the thickness | Free | — | 20% |
| 7207.12.00 👉 | Other, of rectangular (other than square) cross section | Free | — | 20% |
| 7207.19.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 20% |
| 7207.20.00 👉 | Containing by weight 0.25 percent or more of carbon | Free | — | 20% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7207?
Semifinished products of iron or nonalloy steel. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.